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Capsaicinoids and Capsinoids

Capsaicinoids and capsinoids are a number of closely related compounds found in chilli peppers (figure 1)1. Capsaicinoids are thought to be produced as a defence mechanisms against predators as they give chillies their pungent taste. The main capsaicinoids in chilli … Continue reading

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